Butler Moldings Ltd. Achilles 24

Sailboat 23′ 10″ Since 1968

Overview

Builder
Butler Moldings Ltd.
Model
Achilles 24
Type
Sailboat
Built
1968–1985
Designer
Oliver Lee /Chris Butler
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
23′ 10″ (7.25 m)
Waterline length
19′ 6″ (5.94 m)
Beam
7′ 1″ (2.16 m)
Displacement
2,600 lb (1,179 kg)
Ballast
1,314 lb (596 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
219 sq ft (20.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
25′ 9″ (7.85 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 8″ (2.34 m)
P (mainsail luff)
22′ 3″ (6.78 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ (3.05 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.5

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
157

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
51%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.07

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.